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1.
Double bass proposals for six practical duets adapted to any instrument / [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 June 1813]
Call Number:
813.06.21.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two men, elderly and grotesque, stand one on each side of a double-bass, playing it simultaneously with great vigour; one (right) is left-handed. Behind the instrument stands a violinist, holding up fiddle and bow in his right hand, giving an agonized...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 21t 1813 by H Humphrey, St. James's Street London
Subject (Topic):
Khoikhoi (African people), Chimney sweeps, Dance, Double basses, Floor coverings, Musicians, and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Double bass proposals for six practical duets adapted to any instrument / [graphic]

2.
Jack and his doxey [graphic].

Published / Created:
[20 October 1800]
Call Number:
800.10.20.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A sailor in a shore town greets a fellow sailor in front of a tavern and converse about the pleasures of shore leaves. A smiling young woman dances with her hands on her hips as a man plays a fiddle. Another woman sits close to another man a table ou...
Alternative Title:
Jack and his doxy
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
Published 20th Octr. 1800 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Musicians, Prostitutes, Sailors, Ships, Taverns (Inns), and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Jack and his doxey [graphic].

4.
Orpheus, charming the brutes [graphic].

Published / Created:
[27 August 1782]
Call Number:
782.08.27.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A tall thin violinist stands under a tree on the left serenading a motley group of grotesque-looking individuals, one having a pegleg, as 2 dogs bark accompaniment. In the background is a high stone wall
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. as y act directs, Augst. 27, 1782 by Turner, Sno[w Hill]
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Musicians, Violins, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Orpheus, charming the brutes [graphic].

5.
Quadrilles practising at home. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[2 April 1817]
Call Number:
817.04.02.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire: scene in a ball-room with four couples dancing to the music supplied by a French violinist."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. April 2nd, 1817 by J. Sidebotham
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Ballroom dancing, Couples, Musicians, French, and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Quadrilles practising at home. [graphic]

6.
The catgut macaroni [graphic].

Published / Created:
[2 July 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 76. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, whole length, of a man playing the violin. His figure faces the spectator, his head turned in profile to left. He is dressed macaroni-fashion with a large looped club."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly, Strand, July 2d, 1772, accor. to act
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Musicians, Hairstyles, Wigs, and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The catgut macaroni [graphic].

7.
The catgut macaroni [graphic].

Published / Created:
[2 July 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 72 771 D37 v.3 plate 15
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, whole length, of a man playing the violin. His figure faces the spectator, his head turned in profile to left. He is dressed macaroni-fashion with a large looped club."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by MDarly, Strand, July 2d, 1772, accor. to act
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Hairstyles, Violins, and Musicians
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The catgut macaroni [graphic].

8.
The effigie of Patie Birnie, the famous fidler [sic] of Kinghorn ... [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1700 and 1721?]
Call Number:
Portraits B619 no. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of the fiddler Patie Birnie, half-length, standing to right in front of a brick wall, looking towards the viewer, smiling, holding up a violin in his left hand; wearing cloak over tight-fitting jacket, strap and neckscarf tied in a knot."--B...
Alternative Title:
Effigie of Patie Birnie, the famous fidler of Kinghorn and Effigie of Patie Birnie, the famous fiddler of Kinghorn
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Birnie, Patie, active 1721,
Subject (Topic):
Musicians, Scottish, and Violins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The effigie of Patie Birnie, the famous fidler [sic] of Kinghorn ... [graphic].

9.
The serenade [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 October 1802]
Call Number:
802.10.11.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A large man accompanied by a violinist serenades an elderly lady who leans out of her window."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Octr. 11, 1802, by T. Williamson, N. 20 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Courtship, Serenading, Musicians, Violins, Older people, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The serenade [graphic]

10.
The wedding day [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:
published June 28, 1827.
Call Number:
827.06.28.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The fat, moustached, Duchess of St. Albans and the slim Duke dance with vigour and agility, each poised on the left toe, arms interlaced, and hands meeting above their heads. From the Duchess's small coronet rise giant ostrich feathers which curve ab...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
St. Albans, Harriot Mellon, Duchess of, 1777?-1837 and St. Albans, William Beauclerk, Duke of, 1801-1849
Subject (Topic):
Bagpipes, Coins, Couples, Cupids, Dance, Melons, Musicians, Violins, Weddings, and Wedding clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The wedding day [graphic]